The Board found that the veteran's right shoulder disability has been primarily manifested by complaints of pain and limitation of motion, without muscle atrophy or swelling. The current degree of disability does not warrant a higher evaluation.
The deciding factor: The VA examination revealed no evidence of muscle atrophy or swelling, which are factors typically considered in determining an increased rating for the right shoulder disability.
- Claimed conditions
- Right shoulder trauma, Degenerative joint disease (right shoulder)
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- August 19, 2008
- Citation
- 0828011
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What this means for you
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What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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